RENE Z. JACOB "POPPY"

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Rene Z. Jacob, an Information Technology Analyst, died unexpectedly early Saturday morning, August 13, 2016 at O.R.M.C. He was 53.

The son of Gregorio and Imelda Zerrudo Jacob, he was born in Manilla in the Philippines on March 22, 1963.

Rene, or "Poppy" as he was affectionately known to many, married the love of his life and soulmate, Kathleen "Kate" Carmody on April 19, 2008 at Hotel Thayer in West Point, NY. They celebrated eight years of marriage and he became close to his new Carmody clan, even developing a love for their Celtic songs and traditions. Rene was a great musician who entertained family and friends with his love of music on keyboards and guitar - a talented, bright and real gentleman. Rene will be missed for his helpful demeanor, his devotion to family and his incredible ability to fix problems and "things". He loved his co-workers, friends and students at North Clarkstown High School in New City, NY.

Rene is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Kate at home; his mother, Imelda of Manilla; his sister, Maritess Hakim and her husband, Tony of Bakersfield, CA; brothers, Dr. Greg Jacob of Goldsboro, NC, Drs. Michael and Sally Jacob of Sydney, Australia, Melchor Jacob and his wife, Nancy of Bakersfield, CA; Christian Jacob and his wife, Carme of Valencia, CA; mother-in-law, Claire Carmody of Queens, NY; sisters-in-law: Pat Pedersen and her husband, Keith of Scarsdale, NY, Maureen Carmody of Maspeth, NY, Joyce McCormack and her husband, Kyle of Niskayuna, NY and his beloved cat, Miss Tillie and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16th at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY 10940. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 90 Euclid Ave., Middletown. Rev. Paul Denault, O.Carm. will officiate. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Middletown.

Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to The American Cancer Society or charity of your choice. www.applebee-mcphillips.com

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